Kitchen cleaning
A Small End-of-Day Kitchen Reset
Clear the counter, keep useful leftovers visible, and reduce food waste with a short repeatable routine.
Materials
- A container for leftovers
- A cloth and a cleaner suited to your counter
- Your local trash or compost container
- A short list of food to use soon
Steps
- Check which ingredients and leftovers should be used soon before planning the next meal.
- Put usable leftovers in suitable containers and store them following food-safety guidance.
- Sort scraps using the waste or compost options available at your address; do not assume every item is accepted.
- Clear the counter and clean it with a product appropriate for the surface, following its label.
- Make a short note of ingredients to use next so they do not get lost at the back of the refrigerator.
Safety and boundaries
- Never mix bleach with ammonia, acids, vinegar, alcohol, or other cleaners.
- Follow the authoritative source and every product or equipment label and direction.
- Stop and use a qualified professional or the appropriate authority for hazardous materials, mold, asbestos, biohazards, or conditions outside routine household cleaning.
- Follow food-safety guidance for storing leftovers and cleaning food-contact surfaces.
Sources
Preventing Wasted Food At Home | US EPA
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View sourceWhen and How to Clean and Disinfect Your Home | Water, Sanitation, and Environmentally Related Hygiene (WASH) | CDC
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